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Oct. 2, 2018 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Judge Emmet Sullivan, Denied in Part the Government's Motion to Dismiss Our Lawsuit Against the President, for Violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Inhumane "Public Charge" Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Yet another immigration scandal from the most anti-immigrant President in modern times. This Administration is doing everything in its power to discourage children fleeing for their lives from coming to our country. This is a moral outrage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Statement From Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Of The Oversight Committee On FBI Investigation Of Judge Kavanaugh Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Important Childcare Funding To Be Included In Appropriations Package Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company and Robert Martinez, President of IAMAW - SC Members of Congress Respond to Boeing Letter Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. Davis Joins with Other Members of Pro-Choice Caucus Opposing Brett Kavanaugh Nomination Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 28, 2018 Quigley: Thank You, Dr. Ford. Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin Presses Judge Kavanaugh To Call For FBI Investigation Into Allegations Of Sexual Assault; Judge Kavanaugh Refuses Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin To Dr. Blasey Ford: For Every Scurrilous Charge & Pathetic Tweet, There Are Thousands Of Americans Who Believe You, Support You, And Thank You For Your Courage Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today will be an important moment for the Judiciary Committee, and for our country. We're deciding whether a nominee should receive a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land -- a position that no nominee is entitled to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford's courage in coming forward has given countless Americans the strength to face their own life-shattering past & begin to heal their wounds. By example, she brought many families into honest & sometimes painful dialogue that should have occurred a long time ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I questioned Judge Kavanaugh, repeatedly, on whether he would ask for an impartial FBI investigation into the allegations against him. He declined. Repeatedly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Rep. Huffman, House Dems to McConnell: Postpone Kavanaugh Proceedings Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Postpone Hearing, Support FBI Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the President - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Trump: Withdraw Kavanaugh Nomination, Order FBI Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Young, Duckworth, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families from Lead in Federally Assisted Housing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 2, 2018 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President, and the Hon. Christoper Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Must Investigate All 3 Credible Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2018 Judge Emmet Sullivan, Denied in Part the Government's Motion to Dismiss Our Lawsuit Against the President, for Violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Inhumane "Public Charge" Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "In investigating the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh, the FBI must be allowed to follow the facts where they lead and interview all relevant witnesses. The White House should disclose what limits it placed on the FBI so there is full transparency for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Yet another immigration scandal from the most anti-immigrant President in modern times. This Administration is doing everything in its power to discourage children fleeing for their lives from coming to our country. This is a moral outrage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2018 Statement From Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Of The Oversight Committee On FBI Investigation Of Judge Kavanaugh Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Important Childcare Funding To Be Included In Appropriations Package Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 28, 2018 Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company and Robert Martinez, President of IAMAW - SC Members of Congress Respond to Boeing Letter Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Rep. Davis Joins with Other Members of Pro-Choice Caucus Opposing Brett Kavanaugh Nomination Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 28, 2018 Quigley: Thank You, Dr. Ford. Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 28, 2018 Durbin: I Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Will Oppose Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Nominee To The Supreme Court Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The American Bar Association does not make decisions like this lightly. A neutral, professional FBI investigation is our best path forward on the Kavanaugh nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Foster Announces Support for Legislation to Reverse Refugee Restrictions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin Presses Judge Kavanaugh To Call For FBI Investigation Into Allegations Of Sexual Assault; Judge Kavanaugh Refuses Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Durbin To Dr. Blasey Ford: For Every Scurrilous Charge & Pathetic Tweet, There Are Thousands Of Americans Who Believe You, Support You, And Thank You For Your Courage Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today will be an important moment for the Judiciary Committee, and for our country. We're deciding whether a nominee should receive a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land -- a position that no nominee is entitled to." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford's courage in coming forward has given countless Americans the strength to face their own life-shattering past & begin to heal their wounds. By example, she brought many families into honest & sometimes painful dialogue that should have occurred a long time ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Tweet - "I questioned Judge Kavanaugh, repeatedly, on whether he would ask for an impartial FBI investigation into the allegations against him. He declined. Repeatedly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2018 Rep. Huffman, House Dems to McConnell: Postpone Kavanaugh Proceedings Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Postpone Hearing, Support FBI Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the President - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Trump: Withdraw Kavanaugh Nomination, Order FBI Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Young, Duckworth, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families from Lead in Federally Assisted Housing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen.Dick Durbin
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